Posts Tagged ‘clients’

Who am I?

I thrive on ruined deadlines and countless, senseless iterating.
I have the power to bring even the most well-planned project to a grinding halt.
I am feared by all designers, developers and project managers.
My name is Consensus.

Answering “The Fold” Question

My friend Andy shares what I think is the most appropriate answer to questions about designing for The Fold. And he says it more politely than I would.

The Cost of Starting Up

This is always a fun conversation, isn't it? As always, Brad's comics are funny and on point. →

User Experience Margin

How much is User Experience worth? Would you be willing to pay a bit more for a product if you also knew you’d get a better experience? I’ve had to answer these questions lately and based on personal experience, my answer is definitely yes.

A couple of weeks ago we had some new countertops and tile work installed in our kitchen. We worked with a local, family-owned remodeling company. Throughout the planning and selection phase, we had a great experience with them and were confident we chose the right company to do the job.

And then they started the work. Read the rest of this entry →

You get what you pay for…

Excellent points made by Sarah Parmenter regarding under-bidding design work and working for less than market rates. →

You Work for Clients, Remember?

"Pick good clients. Do work you’re proud of. Setup solid guardrails and expectations. Push back with informed professional opinions." Great little rant from Joshua Blankenship. →